Newsletter Manager

Date Posted	May 08, 2026
Industry	Newsletters
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Civil Beat is seeking a Newsletter Manager to deepen our connection with communities as we expand our journalism across Hawaiʻi's neighbor islands.

This growth position reports to the Director of Audience and will play an essential role in creating editorial products that serve community needs by providing high-quality information to readers who have long been underserved by local newsrooms.

The Newsletter Manager will develop an audience strategy for existing and new email newsletters and related audience services designed specifically for our growing audiences on Maui, Hawaiʻi island and Kauaʻi, plus the larger Hawaiʻi and Native Hawaiian diaspora.

The ideal candidate is a conversational writer with a creative spark. They are equal parts strategist and community builder who understands how local, accessible journalism can build trust and long-term audience loyalty.

Expectations

• Work with the Director of Audience to manage newsletters, including crafting story summaries and working with local reporters to create engaging copy that resonates with local readers.
• Manage newsletter production workflows, editorial calendars and launch plans.
• Create marketing campaigns across web, social and Civil Beat's various in-person and virtual events.
• Develop community partnerships to attract and retain engaged newsletter readers.
• Oversee the technical aspects of email newsletters, including optimizing drip campaigns, conditional messaging and list segmentation.
• Optimize newsletters through consistent testing, analysis and audience feedback.
• Lead experimentation around segmentation, personalization and messaging.
• Monitor subscriber growth, open rates, click-through rates, retention and conversion behavior.
• Help ensure that news products reflect the diversity and lived experiences of Hawaiʻi communities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in audience development, product management and/or newsletter writing.
• Clean news writing and self editing skills.
• Available to consistently work a late-morning to mid-evening schedule to accommodate newsroom deadlines.
• Able to produce content in Mailchimp or other email publishing systems.
• Familiar with a news content management system.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and juggling multiple tasks.
• Solid understanding of local news media and nonprofit journalism.
• Knowledge of Hawaiʻi communities, especially neighbor island audiences.
• Experience working in Hawaiʻi, or have a connection to the state.

We are willing to consider great candidates who may not have every skill on our checklist.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary that includes the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 100% healthcare premium coverage for employees, 75% coverage for dependents
• Fully vested 6% 401(k) match
• 30 days paid time off each year
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Annual travel stipend to attend professional training and conferences

Location

Our newsroom is located in Hawaiʻi on the island of Oʻahu, but we will consider candidates living on the neighbor islands.

Salary

The final salary offer for this position will depend on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range for this role is between $65,000–$75,000.

How To Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to apply@civilbeat.org by June 1, 2026. We will review submissions on a rolling basis and accept new applicants until the position is filled.

About Civil Beat

Civil Beat is an award-winning digital news nonprofit dedicated to accountability journalism in Hawaiʻi, and we believe that journalism can and should make a difference. That a vibrant news organization is vital to democracy. That we can improve the lives of people and inform public policy through solid, smart coverage.

Join us and help make a difference in Hawaiʻi.